A tragic plane crash in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Monday has left one person dead and four others injured. This is the latest in a series of plane accidents that have occurred over the past two weeks.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the accident happened when a Bombardier Learjet 35A landed at Scottsdale Airport and veered off the runway. It crashed into a Gulfstream 200 business jet that was parked on private property. The City of Scottsdale stated that initial reports suggest the Learjet’s left landing gear failed, causing the crash. The Learjet had been arriving from Austin, Texas, at the time of the accident.
Details of the Crash
The incident occurred around 2:45 p.m. local time on runway 21 of Scottsdale Airport. Following the crash, emergency responders rushed to the scene. Sadly, one person was pronounced dead upon arrival, while four others sustained injuries. Officials worked to retrieve the remains of the deceased victim.
Authorities have not yet released the names of those involved in the crash. However, Jet Pros, LLC, which operates the Gulfstream jet, confirmed that no one was inside their parked aircraft at the time of the collision. In a statement, Jet Pros said, “We are cooperating fully with airport authorities and investigators as they review the situation.”
Jet Belonged to Vince Neil
Reports later confirmed that the Gulfstream jet belonged to Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil. However, Neil was not on board at the time of the crash. His representatives issued a statement on X (formerly Twitter), expressing sympathy for those affected. They described the situation as a “rapidly evolving investigation” and confirmed that there were four people on the Learjet, including two pilots. The statement did not clarify which individuals were injured or killed.
Following the crash, all flights at Scottsdale Airport were temporarily suspended for six hours before operations resumed.
Investigation and Response
Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky extended her condolences, saying, “Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this tragedy. We also appreciate the efforts of our emergency responders.”
Emergency crews, including the Scottsdale Fire and Police Departments, remained at the scene throughout the evening. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has now taken over the investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash.
This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the risks involved in aviation and the importance of safety measures to prevent future accidents.
